jason corbett, b.f.a, m.mus
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Jason Corbett, B.F.A, M.Mus.guitarist, composer & improviser
Amidst 21st century guitarperformance, armed with only anylon-string guitar, Jason Corbett isnot afraid. Believing in theminimalism of simply using two-hands and a guitar, Jason is capableof creating all the sound, colour, andgroove needed to make beautifulmusic in a solo setting.
After a long period of musical study,eventually earning his Masters inMusic Performance in classicalguitar, he has begun to find hisvoice as a guitarist, composer, andimproviser. Combining styles suchas contemporary music, jazz,eighties rock and electronica, hecomposes pieces that reflect thequalities of the natural landscape ofhis Vancouver Island settingscontrasted by the ongoingtribulations experienced byhumankind.
Musically, the sound evokes the shimmer and resonance of a small orchestra,performed on one guitar with no overdubbing. The music is composed with muchopenness for improvisation, earned silence, and popular music nuances such as bassriffs, percussive hits, and memorable hooks. "The guitar has always been one of my best-friends. I love the simplicity andelegance juxtaposed with the extreme complexity and darkness that a piece of woodand six-strings can produce. It's a challenge that gets me out of bed every morning,and becomes a ritual in one's life, which at times can be more important than theactual music produced. The musical outcome is the fun part!"
Jason Corbett, B.F.A, M.Mus.guitarist, composer & improviser
Jason Corbett earned his Bachelor in Music Performance at Concordia and McGillUniversity, where he worked with Dr.Gary Antonio and Roddy Ellias. He thenstudied with Dr. Alexander Dunn at the University of Victoria, earning his Masters inMusic Performance in classical guitar.
A twentieth-century music aficionado, he promotes playing new works by Canadianand international composers. He has composed numerous works for guitar-relatedensembles as well as projects involving improvisation. He is currently involved in DuoSable with Kelly Best, performing jazz and pop standards with all the elegance andminimalism that a duo reveals.
In the past, he has worked as a music therapist at the Royal Victoria Hospital inMontreal, Beckley Farm Lodge in Victoria, and the Langley Senior Centre. He hasalso performed as Music Director at the YWCA for children in Montreal, and hastaught guitar for many years.
Jason Corbett, B.F.A, M.Mus.guitarist, composer & [email protected]
Teaching Experience:1994-2005: Private Guitar Instruction• Individual instruction for all ages and styles.2003-2005: Teacher Assistantship for Music 111 at University of Victoria• Taught classes and private tutorials as well as graded assignments.2003: Music Therapist at Langley Adult Day Centre• Designed day-programs involving music, theatre and physical activities.2002-2003: Music Director at YWCA Garderie de Mon Coeur (Montreal)• Taught and created music classes for pre-school children.2000-2002: Music Performance for the Royal Victoria Hospital• Performed classical guitar in the Palliative Care Concert Series and children
songs in the Children’s Unit.
Major Performances: March 2005- Solo Recital at Philip T. Young Recital Hall-Graduation Concert February 2004- Solo Recital at Philip T. Young Recital Hall November 20, 2003 - Solo Classical Guitar Concert at Christ Church Cathedral
supporting Downtown New Music Series March 11, 2002 - Solo Classical Guitar Concert at Pollack Hall as part of McGill
Student Soloists November 30 and December 1, 2001 – Solo Guest Appearance with McGill
Symphony Orchestra March 7, 2001 – Performed Modern Guitar and Film no.06243 as part of Art
Matters, a Festival of Fine Arts
Education:2003-2005: University of Victoria: Masters in Music Performance2002-2003: Concordia University: DIA- Graduate Arts Administration Diploma2001-2002: McGill University- Licentiate in Music Performance2001: Université de Sainte-Anne- French Bursary Program1998-2001: Concordia University- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Performance)1994-1998: University of Manitoba- Bachelor of Art (Drama Major)
References:
Dr. Gary Antonio- Professor at University of McGill and [email protected]+514 630 1575
Roddy Ellias- Professor at Concordia [email protected]+514 848 4708+604 875 1006
Alexander Dunn- Professor at University of Victoria and Victoria [email protected]+250 386-5311